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New York Cardiology practice reports patient data breach

Oneida-based Central New York Cardiology reported a data breach impacting patient addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnosis/condition information, health insurance information, provider names, treatment inf…

Why Yale New Haven is hosting an AI competition

Yale New Haven Health (Conn.) has launched an AI competition to identify and support AI-driven solutions that improve patient care and streamline healthcare operations across Connecticut.

Health systems, hospitals undergoing rebrands

In highly competitive markets, hospitals and health systems are rebranding to differentiate themselves and stand out from competitors.

7 new ASCs in February

Here are seven ASCs that were constructed, announced or opened in February, as reported by Becker’s:

The ASC specialties poised to change the most

Amid rapid advancements in technology and increased demand for outpatient procedures, change has become a near constant in the ASC industry. 

How a merger saved 1 Texas cardiology group

In 2023, Southeast Houston Cardiology was faced with flattening growth, rising overhead and financial pressure from hospitals and insurers.

Missouri health system expands use of Abridge technology

Saint Francis Healthcare System, based in Cape Girardeau, Mo., is expanding its use of Abridge’s AI-powered clinical documentation technology after a successful pilot, SouthEast Missourian reported Feb. 17.

Senators introduce bill to expand cardiac care

Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Amy Klobuchar have introduced a bill to expand and expedite access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services by expanding the scope of practice for physician assistants, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse speci…

How Banner Health's GPO is reshaping cost savings

Since establishing its own group purchasing organization in 2018, Phoenix-based Banner Health has aimed to drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiencies across its network. 

UPMC hospital reopens ICU after shooting

UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., has reopened its intensive care unit following a Feb. 22  shooting that left two dead and five wounded.